This blog by the six-time published author Jonathan Cooper, is intended to educate the general public about issues of interest, particularly innovations and changes in the law, in the areas of non-compete agreements, breach of contract matters, school negligence (and/or negligent supervision), construction accidents, slip and/or trip and fall accidents, auto accidents, and, of course, defective or dangerous products.
For additional information on any of these topics, readers are encouraged to download these FREE e-books:
- To Compete or Not to Compete: The Definitive Insider's Guide to Non-Compete Agreements Under New York Law
- When Schools Fail to Protect Our Kids
- When You Don't Have a Written Agreement
- Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim
- Why Are There So Few Successful Defective Products Lawsuits?
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Ignoring Order, NY Company Sold Mattresses Violating Flammability LawsEver wonder what would happen if a manufacturer ignored the CPSC's direction to recall a product? Nassau County, NY product liability lawyer Jonathan Cooper exp
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How NY"s New Rule in Negligent Supervision Cases Can Lead to Bad ResultsNY's new rule in negligent supervision cases - though good - can occasionally lead to bad results. Long Island, NY personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper explai
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NY Appeals Court Holds City Liable for Slip & Fall on Black IceGiven the right factual record, a NY municipality can be held liable for falls on black ice. Long Island, NY slip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains.
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Why Federal Law is Unlikely to Help Your Bullying Case in NYLong Island, New York school bullying attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses why constitutional laws are unlikely to help a school bullying claim in New York.
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Suffolk County Jury Denies Teen Injured in School Lacrosse GameLong Island, New York school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how a Suffolk County jury turned away a teen injured in a school lacrosse game.
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Another Hot Coffee Burn Case in NY - and the Plaintiff WinsYes, you can have a viable hot coffee negligence case in New York. Long Island, NY personal injury and negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains.
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Child Hit in Head at Baseball Practice Didn't Assume Risk, Says Nassau CourtSome NY courts, like this Nassau County one, are increasingly allowing sports injury cases to survive dismissal. Long Island, NY lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains
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Why We're Taking a School Assault Case to NY State's Highest CourtIt is the rare case that warrants going up to NY State's high court. So why does this school assault case fit the bill? NY school negligence attorney explains.
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One Reason That Manufacturers Will Promptly Recall a Defective ProductDid you ever wonder why a manufacturer would voluntarily recall one of its products? Long Island, NY product recall & defective product attorney explains.
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Why Proving Notice in a NYC Trip & Fall Case Isn't EasyHere's one more reason that proving a trip & fall case against NYC is challenging: maps change. Long Island, NY trip & fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains.
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Kids Better Off Driving With Grandma Than With Mom or Dad, Study SaysA recent study found that children are much safer when driving with grandparents than with parents. Long Island, NY car accident attorney Jonathan Cooper explai
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Why It's Hard to Hold a Snow Removal Co. Liable in Negligence in NYIf you thought that proving a negligence case against a snow removal contractor under NY law was easy - think again. Long Island, NY slip & fall lawyer explains